Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts

Saturday, August 21, 2010

I have returneth

I won't sit around and whine about why I've been more absent lately. I'll just say, sorry, and show you the few good, happy things surrounding me right now!

gingher

Look at what my amazing mom sent me as a surprise! She searched online for the perfect pair of scissors for me. I asked her, why, you know I have like 10 pairs of scissors? and she said, yeah, but now you have a pair from me! I love her so much. They're beautiful. I'm almost afraid to use them.

3by6

Working on quilt bee blocks. I was pretty impressed when I thought to use clips to keep my strips together.

babyquilt

Really need to force myself to finish the binding on this little baby quilt. It's a surprise gift for a friend, and I probably need to get it to her before the baby is born! :)

bruise

My bruise from Courtney vs The Guy On the Bike in which Courtney Totally Wins has almost healed! Can you differentiate between bruise and freckle?

etsytreasury

My little hexagon pincushion was featured in this amazing teal-and-red treasury in honor of Sewing Machine Day (September 10th)! I'm so honored, it's full of beautiful items. You can check it out here. I really hope it makes it to the front page, I would just die!


p.s. You may have noticed I just enabled Google AdSense ads. I hate how vague they are with how much they pay, so I'm really just trying it out until I see if it's worth it. If it's going to make like $5 a year, no thanks. It would be nice if it could at least cover my monthly etsy fees, though. Anyway, I mention this because I'd like to hear your (honest) opinions on it. Super tacky? Moderate annoyance? Don't even notice? A few people on my feed use it, I've noticed. It doesn't really bother me, I just think, huh...weird. Have you used it? What was your experience?


Friday, August 6, 2010

boots. damn.

I had an etsy fail.

boots

If this looks disproportionate, that's because thighs like these are meant to be paired with much larger shoes.

I love love these boots, but their measurements were totally misrepresented. And the worst part? The size is clearly marked on the inside, but wasn't included in the listing. Guh.

Before I write a whiny letter asking for a refund--which I really don't want to do--I'm offering them up here on the off chance someone with a tiny foot is looking for some cute boots for the fall.

Details:
size US 6.5 (probably fits up to a 7 considering I was able to fit my 8.5 in there)
asking $50 (less than what I paid, like I said, hate doing returns) plus $10 priority US shipping
email me at courtney.janelle.sews@gmail.com and I can give you condition details & more pics if you need them
I'll be writing the seller Saturday if I don't have any takers, thanks!

Thursday, August 5, 2010

etsy crush: TsuruBride

Nope, this couldn't wait for Tuesday Treasury. See, I saw one of these clutches and though, oo, next treasury search term! and was going to pick one to build next Tuesday's treasury around. But I couldn't pick one. I love them all!

George Orwell's Space Age Animal Farm







I love the workmanship, the metallic leather, the simple (but slightly unique) shapes, the consistent and professional styling.

It's just one of those shops you see and say, damn, why didn't I think of that.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

tuesday treasury: "sugar cookie"


Shhh, I'm still on break! Don't tell on me!







I'm kind of obsessed with looking at food on etsy. Have you ever bought any? It kind of scares me.

Okay I have to go to the store and get some cookies now. :) Dang it.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

tuesday treasury: "suspender"











This one all started with that first skirt. Faux suspenders that tie around the neck like a halter strap? Adorable. I want to make seven of those skirts and wear them every day of the week. Didn't think I could find anything to top it but...that yellow romper? That orange bathing suit? To die for.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

tuesday treasury: "queen anne's lace"









Queen Anne's Lace grows all up and down the side of the gravel road where I grew up, for the longest time I thought it was my little secret. xoxo

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

tuesday treasury: Home Ec edition

A little bit more 'hand-picked' than usual, because I'm two weeks behind (oops!) and because I'm getting super excited about our upcoming class!!

I've put together a little 'dream vintage sewing kit'* for you...
















and something to keep it all together...


*this is just for fun, obviously! there is no "required supply list" for Home Ec, and even if there were...there are some things I just wouldn't recommend buying vintage or online (such as scissors and thread).